Chronicle Journal vs Denovr Lite
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Denovr Lite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #39, ahead of Chronicle Journal at #3,460. Over the last 7 days Denovr Lite slipped 2 places and Chronicle Journal slipped 95 places. Denovr Lite has the largest install base, roughly 15× the next: 900+ active installs against 60+ for Chronicle Journal. Downloads this week: Denovr Lite 156 and Chronicle Journal 10.
| Metric | Chronicle Journal | Denovr Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,460 ▼ 95 | #39 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 156 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Aug 21, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.0 | 1.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #3,105 | #24 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 44 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2025 | Aug 2026 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Chronicle Journal or Denovr Lite?
By active installs, Denovr Lite: 900+ sites run it against 60+ for Chronicle Journal, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Chronicle Journal or Denovr Lite?
Denovr Lite, at #39 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Chronicle Journal at #3,460. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Chronicle Journal a block theme or a classic theme? And Denovr Lite?
Chronicle Journal is a block theme, Denovr Lite is a block theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.